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Pregame: Red Sox Vs. Mariners
Nick Green may have the day off today, but Red Sox manager Terry Francona made it clear it had nothing to do with his performance on the field. “You know who he reminds me of recently? Michael Young when he...
Welcome Back Big Papi
Welcome Back Big Papi
joshqpublic.com — Do that to me one more time. Once is never enough with a man like you. Do... that to me one more time. I can never get enough of a man like you. -Captain & Tennille Public Service Announcement : Ok, here we go! Big Papi . My favorite two words in the dictionary. The most feared ... (more) Welcome Back Big Papi
Big Papi Comes Up Big in June
Big Papi Comes Up Big in June
baseballreflections.com — Image via Wikipedia So now that David Ortiz has found his stroke again, all the murmurs will... start. This will certainly mirror the talk that surrounded Jason Giambi a couple of years ago. You all remember, don’t you? Giambi admitted to doing performance-enhancing drugs ... (more) Big Papi Comes Up Big in June
Pregame: Lowrie could return on the 18th
boston.com — Jed Lowrie was activated and immediately optioned to Single-A Lowell yesterday, but Red Sox manager Terry Francona... says the move was purely procedural. “The best scenario was to option him yesterday so we could get him back in 10 days,”... (more) Pregame: Lowrie could return on the 18th
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Afternoon Red Sox Delight – Independence Day
SOX & Dawgs — ... 5 runs in 6 innings. On the season, he is 3-2 in 14 appearances (7 starts). He hasn’t had much success against the Red Sox as he is 0-5 with a 7.71 ERA in 7 starts. Olson is 0-3 with an 8.82 ERA in 3 starts at Fenway Park. On behalf of Amanda and myself, we’d like to wish you Happy 4th of July. Please be safe out there and remember if you’ve been drinking, don’t drive. Wakefield’s greatest hits [Extra Bases] Pregame: Red Sox Vs. Mariners [Extra Bases] Here are the lineups ...

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